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Smriti Mandhana Sets New Record in Women's International Cricket

Sep 3, 2026
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Smriti Mandhana becomes highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket

## Record-Breaking Achievement

Indian cricketer Smriti Mandhana has become the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket, surpassing Mithali Raj's previous record. This milestone was reached during the Women's Asia Cup match against Hong Kong in Dubai.

## Historic Innings

Mandhana achieved this feat in her 303rd international innings, accumulating over 10,868 runs. Her remarkable performance included a stunning 124 runs off 64 balls, contributing to India's total of 193/5.

## Additional Milestones

Mandhana's century was her 18th in international cricket, breaking Meg Lanning's record of 17. She also equaled Mithali Raj's record for the most 50-plus scores in women's internationals, with 93 such scores.

## Further Records

Her 124-run innings is now the highest individual score in Women's Asia Cup history and the highest by an Indian in WT20Is. Mandhana is also the first Indian woman to score multiple centuries in WT20I cricket.

## Career Highlights

Mandhana's career is filled with achievements, including being the fastest woman to reach 10,000 international runs and the first Indian woman to score centuries in all three formats.

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